Understanding how metabolic and inflammatory changes lead to heart failure
Trajectories to Heart Failure: Immunometabolic Mechanisms
This study is all about a conference where experts will talk about how inflammation and metabolism affect heart failure and other heart problems, with the goal of finding new ways to treat these conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Keystone Symposia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Silverthorne, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11068984 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on a conference that will gather experts to discuss the role of metabolic and inflammatory changes in the development of heart failure and related cardiovascular diseases. The conference will explore how chronic low-grade inflammation, known as 'metainflammation', contributes to conditions like heart failure and atherosclerosis. Attendees will engage in discussions that bridge basic research and clinical insights, aiming to foster collaborations that could lead to new treatments and understanding of these diseases.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals at risk for heart failure or those with existing cardiovascular diseases, particularly those with metabolic or inflammatory conditions.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have cardiovascular diseases or metabolic disorders may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new insights and potential treatments for heart failure and related cardiovascular conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous conferences and research in related fields have shown success in advancing understanding and treatment of cardiovascular diseases through collaborative discussions.
Where this research is happening
Silverthorne, United States
- Keystone Symposia — Silverthorne, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sheppard, Terry L. — Keystone Symposia
- Study coordinator: Sheppard, Terry L.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.